Scientists upend midlife crisis theory.
Published In: Science News, 2024, v. 206, n. 9. P. 13 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Gupta, Sujata 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the debunking of the midlife crisis theory, which suggests that happiness declines in midlife before rebounding. Recent research has found variations in happiness patterns among non-industrialized communities in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Critics argue that the U-curve theory of happiness levels by age may be a statistical artifact or influenced by cohort effects, such as the Great Recession or the rise of smartphones and social media. The shift in happiness patterns across a lifespan has put the world in uncharted territory, with some researchers suggesting a need to focus on the mental health of adolescents and young adults. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Science News. 2024/11, Vol. 206, Issue 9, p13
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Health and Medicine
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0036-8423
- Accession Number:180870125
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